Robots get a grip
Robots could be poised to emerge as a revolutionary technology for the Canadian greenhouse industry.
From oil to biomass
Eric Frechette is a progressive businessman who looks for opportunities
to build his business using the latest technology and by partnering with
leading companies.
High tunnels a growing option
High tunnels provide many of the benefits of a greenhouse but with much
reduced cost, and their use is allowing some greenhouse operators to
capture profits from additional markets.
Optimizing the light
Dr. Nicolas Castilla is research coordinator in the Institute of
Agricultural Research and Training at the Granada Centre in Spain.
Out of this world
Research on hydroponics in space might seem like it has little to do
with greenhouse production here on Earth, but the work of Dr. Mike Dixon
and his colleagues has already led to commercialized products – and
more technologies for earthbound greenhouse operators are in the works.
Seeing red over greenwashing
Building trust with consumers shouldn’t be hard for farmers – surveys
have found them to command the trust of more than 90 per cent of
Canadians.
Wastewater resources
Sustainability is a growing issue with consumers, and the work by a
Canadian researcher offers an ideal solution of having a major waste
treatment problem turned into an effective plant growth resource.
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